Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Logistics Partner in Wisbech
Established in 1933, Bretts Transport has evolved into a family-run logistics specialist with a legacy of 90 years in the industry. Our operations centre on ambient food and packaging distribution, supported by 260,000 sq ft of warehousing near Peterborough. Holding the BRC Global Standard accreditation since 2014 and organic certification, we combine traditional values with modern technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions. Our fleet of 44-tonne articulated units and specialist trailers ensures efficient nationwide deliveries, while our in-house vehicle maintenance unit guarantees operational reliability. With direct consolidator agreements for major retailers and a commitment to environmental best practices through the LCRS scheme, we prioritise service excellence and sustainability.Our team of experienced professionals manages over 12,000 pallets weekly, offering real-time tracking and full product traceability from receipt to delivery. As a fifth-generation family business, we maintain personal oversight of every operation while investing in IT infrastructure to meet evolving customer demands. Our strategic location in North Cambridgeshire provides optimal access to East Coast ports and manufacturing hubs across East Anglia and the East Midlands.
Services
Haulage
Distribution
Warehousing
Consolidation
Container Haulage
Transport Technology
Storage Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We offer 90 years' experience in food logistics with fifth-generation family oversight
- Our BRC Global Standard accreditation ensures premium storage and distribution compliance
- 260,000 sq ft ambient warehousing facility with 10,000-pallet capacity completed in 2018
- Direct consolidator agreements with major supermarkets including Tesco and Bidfood
- In-house vehicle maintenance unit guaranteeing fleet reliability and safety compliance
Associations and certifications
- BRC Global Standard
- Organic Certification
- Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
Services
Haulage Services
Our 44-tonne articulated units with curtain-sided trailers provide nationwide palletised distribution. Specialised equipment includes double-deck and LST trailers for enhanced efficiency. Vehicles are managed through modern routing software with real-time tracking systems ensuring precise delivery monitoring and carbon footprint reduction.
Distribution Services
BRC-accredited distribution covering single consignments from 1 pallet to full-load deliveries. Direct consolidator agreements with major supermarkets and food service providers eliminate multi-warehouse requirements. 80% of deliveries handled by our own vehicles ensure superior service control and reporting accuracy.
Warehousing Services
260,000 sq ft ambient warehousing with 10,000-pallet capacity. Advanced WMS provides full traceability from receipt to delivery. Dedicated web portal offers real-time reporting. Facilities handle palletised, slipsheet and handball formats with 1,000 pallets daily receiving capacity and barcode-scannable storage locations.
Container Haulage
Specialist container transportation from Felixstowe, Tilbury and London Gateway ports. Services include merchant haulage and preferred haulier arrangements with shipping lines. Dedicated planning team optimises backhaul efficiency to minimise environmental impact through the LCRS scheme.
Consolidation Services
Multi-consignment load optimisation for 1-30 pallet volumes. Direct collaboration with major suppliers and retailers reduces transportation costs. Specialised handling for ASNs and pallet labelling requirements. Maintains direct control over 80% of deliveries through owned fleet operations.
People
Simon Brett
Managing Director
Fifth-generation leader of Bretts Transport since 1993. Overseen 15-fold revenue growth while maintaining family business values. Holds overall responsibility for strategic direction and operational excellence across the 90-year-old enterprise.
Matthew Cawley
Transport Manager
Manages transportation operations with specialist expertise in container haulage services. Coordinates collections from major UK ports and maintains strategic partnerships with shipping lines to optimise logistics efficiency.
Steve Norris
Warehouse Manager
Responsible for 260,000 sq ft ambient warehousing operations. Oversees implementation of advanced warehouse management systems and ensures compliance with BRC Global Standard and organic certification requirements.
Simon Stockwin
Operations Director
Leads operational strategy implementation across haulage, distribution and warehousing divisions. Ensures integration of new technologies with traditional logistics practices to maintain service excellence.
Wayne Minney
Transport General Manager
Manages transport operations with focus on consolidation services and retailer partnerships. Coordinates direct consolidator agreements with major supermarkets and food service distribution centres.
Questions
What logistics services does Bretts Transport offer?
We provide haulage, distribution, warehousing, container transportation and consolidation services for ambient food and packaging products across the UK.
Is Bretts Transport BRC accredited?
Yes, we have held the BRC Global Standard accreditation for Storage and Distribution since 2014.
How large is Bretts' warehousing facility?
Our Guyhirn Distribution Centre features 260,000 sq ft of ambient storage space, including a 10,000-pallet capacity building completed in 2018.
What transport equipment does Bretts operate?
Our fleet includes 44-tonne articulated units with curtain-sided trailers, double-deck vehicles, box vans and 15.65m LST trailers for specialist requirements.
How does Bretts handle delivery tracking?
We use real-time monitoring systems with traffic management software to track progress and provide accurate arrival/departure time updates.
Is Bretts a family-owned business?
Yes, we're a fifth-generation family business established in 1933, with Simon Brett currently serving as Managing Director.
